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Desiring God

IVP
9789781844744 | 9781844744 | 390pp
Size: 140(w) x 217(h) mm
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The pursuit of pleasure is not optional. It is essential. Scripture reveals that the great business of life is to glorify God by enjoying Him for ever. In this paradigm-shattering work, John Piper reveals that the debate between duty and delight doesn't truly exist: delight is our duty. Join him as he stuns you again and again with life-impacting truths you saw in the Bible, but never dared to believe.
Table of Contents
What's new in the 2003 edition?
Preface
Introduction: How I became a Christian Hedonist

1. The Happiness of God: Foundation for Christian Hedonism
2. Conversion: The Creation of a Christian Hedonist
3. Worship: The Feast of Christian Hedonism
4. Love: The Labour of Christian Hedonism
5. Scripture: Kindling for Christian Hedonism
6. Prayer: The Power of Christian Hedonism
7. Money: The Currency of Christian Hedonism
8. Marriage: A Matrix for Christian Hedonism
9. Missions: The Battle Cry of Christian Hedonism
10. Suffering: The Sacrifice of Christian Hedonism

Epilogue: Why I Have Written This Book: Seven Reasons

Appendix 1: The Goal of God in Redemptive History
Appendix 2: Is the Bible a Reliable Guide to Lasting Joy?
Appendix 3: Is God Less Glorious Because He Ordained That Evil Be?
Appendix 4: How Then Shall We Fight For Joy? An Outline
Appendix 5: Why Call It Christian Hedonism?

Scripture Index
Person Index
Subject index
A Note on Resources-Desiring God Ministries
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